Martin Freeman
VOD film review: Nativity!
December 23, 2018 | Ivan Radford
A charming cast and catchy songs make Debbie Isitt’s school play silliness an infectiously fun Christmas comedy.Read More
Trailer: StartUp Season 3 set for November premiere
October 1, 2018 | Staff Reporter
StartUp returns for a third season this November, and a new trailer gives us a first look at what’s in store.
The tech thriller, which was snapped up by Amazon Prime Video in the UK, stars Adam Brody and follows … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Cargo
May 18, 2018 | Ivan Radford
Martin Freeman is magnificent in this moving, low-key zombie drama.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: StartUp Season 1
December 22, 2016 | Ivan Radford
“I have an idea.” “Is it a good one?” “Maybe.”
That’s Nick (Adam Brody) to Izzy Morales (Otmara Marrero) in StartUp, a financial tech thriller that sees a group of young people trying to launch their own crypto-currency. What’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Season 3 Christmas Special)
January 2, 2016 | Ivan Radford
Warning: This review contains minor spoilers, although we have tried to avoid explicit plot details. If you don’t want to know any details about Sherlock’s Christmas special, watch the episode before reading.
Sherlock is back – but not as we … Read More
VOD film review: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
April 7, 2015 | Ivan Radford
Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage Certificate: 12 Watch The Battle of the Five Armies online in the UK: iTunes / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Why does it … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Episode 1 (spoiler-free)
April 27, 2014 | Ivan Radford
“Some roads you shouldn’t go down. Maps used to say ‘There be dragons’…”
It’s safe to say that when the words “Fargo” and “TV show” were uttered, everyone did their best Marge Gunderson impression and collectively exhaled: “Oh, nah”. A … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Aardman)
April 10, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
Director: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt Cast: Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Martin Freeman, Brian Blessed, Lenny Henry, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven Certificate: U Watch The Pirates! Band of Misfits online: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / iTunes … Read More
VOD film review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
April 7, 2014 | Ivan Radford
Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom, Ken Stott Certificate: 12A Watch The Desolation of Smaug online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 3 Episode 3 (His Last Vow)
January 13, 2014 | Ivan Radford
Warning: This review contains mild spoilers.
“The problems of your past are your business. The problems of your future are my privilege.”
It’s hard to know exactly how you would react to the news that the woman you’ve just married … Read More
